Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Midland
168 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Midland belongs to Chief Executives, at $587,950 per year. The lowest published median is $27,090.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $587,950 | 60 | |
| 2 | Natural Sciences Managers | $212,130 | 60 | |
| 3 | Financial Managers | $173,080 | 310 | |
| 4 | Human Resources Managers | $170,710 | 80 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $167,770 | 40 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,460 | 110 | |
| 7 | Industrial Production Managers | $154,070 | 110 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $147,830 | 90 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $129,860 | 110 | |
| 10 | Sales Managers | $128,280 | 80 | |
| 11 | Administrative Services Managers | $123,690 | 60 | |
| 12 | Facilities Managers | $114,330 | 50 | |
| 13 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $112,320 | 230 | |
| 14 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $110,310 | 80 | |
| 15 | Mechanical Engineers | $109,230 | 120 | |
| 16 | Information Security Analysts | $105,830 | 60 | |
| 17 | Chemists | $105,710 | 240 | |
| 18 | Industrial Engineers | $104,700 | 170 | |
| 19 | Computer Systems Analysts | $102,840 | 210 | |
| 20 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $102,280 | 30 | |
| 21 | Project Management Specialists | $100,190 | 200 | |
| 22 | Management Analysts | $99,590 | 120 | |
| 23 | General and Operations Managers | $98,270 | 620 | |
| 24 | Civil Engineers | $96,730 | 50 | |
| 25 | Construction Managers | $95,540 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,090 | 150 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,290 | 140 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,830 | 100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,080 | 100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,480 | 1,060 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,300 | 70 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,880 | 110 |
| Animal Caretakers | $30,220 | 50 |
| Cashiers | $30,280 | 660 |
| Dishwashers | $30,320 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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